#CBJ confirm two-year contract extension w G Steve Mason. $2.6M in 2011-12, $3.2M in 2012-13. Will be announced by club later today.

added 3:42pm, from a Columbus Blue Jackets release,

“Steve Mason is a young goaltender with great size and athleticism and we are very pleased that we were able to agree on this contract extension,” said Howson. “He is an important member of our team and we’re excited that he will continue to be a significant contributor to our hockey club in the future.”